VIPVIP Package | 4 Islands + Guna Community
Isla Perro Chico · Isla Diablo · Isla Pelícano · Isla Aguja
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Day Tour to Perro Chico Island and the Shipwreck
The famous sunken ship perfect for snorkeling, white sand, and crystal-clear water.
$135 /person 🐷 Today you only pay a deposit—the rest is due on the day of the tour + regional tax (payable on site)
Description 
If you have seen a photo of a sunken ship in the turquoise water of San Blas, this is where it is. Perro Chico is the best-known island in Guna Yala thanks to the wreck lying a few metres from shore — a natural aquarium full of colourful fish that you can snorkel by simply walking in from the beach, no boat and no experience needed.
The tour gives the long morning stop to the shipwreck, which is what everyone comes for, then links Isla Diablo and Isla Aguja to split the day between snorkelling and beach. First island around 8:30, island lunch at midday and the close in the Natural Pool at 15:30.
Pickup from 5:00 am at your hotel, door-to-door 4x4 and about two and a half hours of mountain road. Includes boat with life jackets, a typical lunch and a local guide. The comarca fee is separate, paid the same day, in cash or by card to the driver.
Great if you want to snorkel the wreck without knowing how to dive: you walk in from the shore and the water is shallow.
Maybe not your tour if you are looking for solitude: Perro Chico is the most visited island in San Blas and more boats arrive by mid-morning.
3Islands that day
05:00Hotel pickup
~12 hDoor to door
$135Per person
Islands You Visit
Isla Perro ChicoIsla DiabloIsla Aguja🌊 Piscina Natural
⚠️ About Today's Route: The route and islands listed are the planned itinerary: on the day of the tour, they may vary due to weather, sea conditions, tides, or regulations set by the Guna Yala region. The captain and the boat guide have the final say, always prioritizing your safety—if an island cannot be visited, it will be replaced by another equally beautiful one. →
Today's Itinerary
05:00
Pickup at your hotel
4x4 trip from Panama City to Guna Yala.
08:30
Boat to Perro Chico
Arrive early to enjoy the shipwreck before the crowds arrive.
09:30
Snorkeling + 2 More Islands
Perro Chico Shipwreck, then Diablo and Aguja with lunch.
15:30
Piscina Natural and Return Trip
One last swim at the sandbar, then back to the city.
What's Included
- ✅ Round-trip 4x4 transportation from your hotel in Panama City (door-to-door).
- ✅ High-speed boat between islands with life jackets (required and included).
- ✅ Typical lunch included (+1 drink): fresh fish, coconut rice and patacones.
- ✅ Bilingual guide to the local Guna community.
- ✅ Visit to 3 idyllic islands and the famous Natural Pool.
- ✅ Snorkel gear, kayaks and paddle boards available on the islands.
- ✅ Restrooms and showers on the islands.
Does not include
- 🎟️ Entrance fee to the Guna Yala region ($22 foreigners / $7 nationals and residents). Paid on the day of the tour, in cash or by card to the driver.
- 🍹 Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses.
What to put in your bag
You leave before dawn and there is nowhere to buy anything all day. The full packing list, and what happens if you forget each thing →
If you need to cancel
With 72 hours or more of notice you get 100 % of the deposit back, or you change the date at no cost. Inside those 72 hours the deposit is no longer refundable, because by then your seat in the 4x4 and the boat is held and nobody else can use it; even so, if you tell us, we try to reschedule. And if we are the ones who cancel, which only happens for real sea safety, you choose between another date at no cost or 100 % of what you paid.
Questions about this tour
How much does Day Tour to Perro Chico Island and the Shipwreck cost?
$135 per person, with the door-to-door 4x4, the boat, lunch and the guide included. The comarca entrance fee is paid separately, once: $22 for foreigners and $7 for residents, in cash or by card to the driver.
Which islands does it visit?
3: Isla Perro Chico, Isla Diablo, Isla Aguja. The order is set by the tide and the sea that day, not by a fixed schedule.
What time is pickup and when do I get back?
Pickup at your Panama City hotel is around 5:00 am, and you are back in the city late in the afternoon. The early start is set by the mountain crossing and the tide, not by preference.
How long do we spend at the shipwreck?
It is the long stop of the morning, because it is what everyone comes for. After that the day splits between Isla Diablo and Isla Aguja, sharing the time between water and sand.
Will several boats arrive at once?
By mid-morning, usually yes. Perro Chico is the best known island in Guna Yala and groups overlap there. If solitude is your priority, this is not your route.
What does not depend on this tour — your ID, the comarca fee, route changes forced by the sea — is answered in one place instead of on every tour page. See all the frequently asked questions →
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Read before this tour
- San Blas Day Trip Cost: What You Really Pay
From $114; most routes are $135 and the VIP is $149. On top: the tax, $22 for foreigners, $7 for nationals and residents. With a worked example for two.
- How to Book a San Blas Tour Direct and Avoid Resellers
Many sellers resell the same 4x4 and boat. What to check before paying for a San Blas day trip, and the red flags that mean extra charges later.
- Best Day of the Week for a San Blas Day Trip
The day trip runs daily. Weekends and Panamanian holidays bring more local visitors to the nearest islands; weekdays are usually quieter. How to choose.
